Moldova Documents Checklist

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The Moldova visa documents checklist helps applicants prepare a complete file before submission. Submitting clear, consistent, and verifiable evidence reduces delays and refusal risk. Requirements differ by visa category and nationality, so use this checklist together with the guidance for your specific route (tourist/visitor, business, family, student, or transit).

Core Identification & Travel Documents

These items are required for most Moldova visa categories and should be valid for the entire stay (and beyond, where specified).

• Valid passport (with sufficient remaining validity and blank visa pages)
• Completed Moldova visa application form (accurate and signed where applicable)
• Recent passport-style photograph meeting current specifications
• Travel itinerary (proposed dates, entry/exit points, and any internal travel)
• Return or onward ticket confirmation (or reservation)

Accommodation & Itinerary Evidence

Provide proof of where you will stay in Moldova and a realistic plan for your visit.

• Hotel booking confirmations or rental agreement details
• Invitation letter from a host in Moldova (if staying with family/friends)
• Conference registrations, business meeting schedules, or campus timetables (as relevant)

If invited by a Moldovan organisation, attach the official invitation including contact details and purpose. See Moldova business visa for business-specific evidence.

Financial Evidence (Proof of Funds)

You must show you can support yourself during your stay without recourse to public funds.

• Recent personal bank statements (typically last 3–6 months)
• Payslips and employer letter confirming role and salary
• Savings or investment statements with clear ownership
• Credit card statements/limits (supplementary only)
• Scholarship award or sponsor letter (if applicable)

Ensure figures are consistent with your itinerary. For full guidance, see Moldova proof of funds.

Purpose-Specific Documents

Include documents that prove the reason for your visit. Select the subset below that matches your visa type.

• Tourist/Visitor: Confirmed accommodation, sightseeing plans, and return travel reservations.
• Business: Invitation letter from Moldovan company, evidence of employment or company registration abroad, event/conference confirmation. See business visa.
• Family: Proof of relationship (marriage/birth certificates), sponsor’s legal status in Moldova, accommodation details. See family visa.
• Student: Letter of acceptance, tuition payment/receipt, accommodation, maintenance funds and insurance. See student visa.
• Transit: Onward ticket and valid visa/entry authorisation for the final destination (if required). See transit visa.

Insurance, Health & Translations

Policies and certificates should cover your full period in Moldova. Translations should be certified where required.

• Travel medical insurance documentation (if required)
• Vaccination or health certificates (only where specified)
• Certified translations for documents not in an accepted language

Employer/School Letters (If Applicable)

Third-party letters help verify status and intent to return.

• Employer letter confirming approved leave and return-to-work date
• Self-employed: business registration and recent tax filings
• Students: enrolment confirmation and approved leave dates

Document Presentation Standards

Clear presentation prevents rechecks and speeds up processing.

• Submit legible PDFs or originals as instructed (avoid low-quality screenshots)
• Ensure names, dates, and passport numbers match across documents
• Explain large recent deposits with supporting evidence
• Provide full statement periods (no missing pages)
• Keep file sizes and formats within submission limits (for online routes)

Where and How to Submit

Submission method depends on your location and eligibility.

• Online route (where available): see Moldova eVisa application
• Embassies/consulates or authorised centres: see visa application centres
• Appointment requirements: see visa appointments

Common Reasons for Document-Related Refusals

Most refusals cite missing, inconsistent, or unverifiable evidence. Avoid the issues below.

• Incomplete forms or absent core documents (passport, photo, itinerary)
• Insufficient proof of funds or unexplained bank activity
• Unclear purpose of visit (weak invitation/itinerary details)
• Unsupported accommodation or onward travel claims
• Illegible scans or missing pages in statements

If refused, review the notice carefully, correct issues, and reapply with an improved file. See visa refusals & reapplication for next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need originals or are PDFs acceptable?
PDFs downloaded from official online banking are commonly accepted if complete and readable. Originals may be requested during verification.

How recent should financial evidence be?
Provide the latest available statements (commonly 3–6 months). Funds should still be available on the decision date.

Will I need to translate my documents?
Yes, where documents are not in an accepted language. Use certified translations as instructed by the submission channel.

About This Page

Author: Visa Applications Editorial Team
Reviewed by: Michael Gibbons, Regulated Immigration Advisor.
Last Updated: 28 January 2026